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Listed Buildings: Energy

Asked by Anna SabineLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 56633

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to modify regulations to facilitate the installation of (a) energy efficiency measures and (b) double glazing in listed buildings.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government will consider issues relating to installing energy efficiency measures and double glazing in listed building as part of ongoing reforms to the planning system.

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